Advance Training (3 Days)

Price: £750.00

Training to be held in Accra - Ghana

Scope: This course is targeted at African governments, regional bodies (ECOWAS, EAC, SADC, etc.), and the African Union.

Government & Regional Training (3 Days): Policy, Regulation, and Strategy

Day 1: Understanding Digital Currency in Government Policy

1. The Role of Digital Currencies in National Economies: How digital currencies can strengthen African economies and increase GDP.

2. Blockchain for Government Services: Exploring blockchain applications in public services like land registration, voting, and taxation.

3. Regulating Digital Currencies: How governments can create frameworks to regulate digital currencies effectively.

4. Cross-Border Payment Systems in Government: How regional bodies can facilitate easier trade and remittance flows using digital currencies.

5. Building Trust in Digital Systems: How governments can promote public confidence in blockchain and digital currency.

6. National Digital Currencies (CBDCs): Exploring the development of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) across Africa.

7. Case Studies from Other Nations: Real-world examples of how countries have successfully adopted blockchain technology and digital currencies.

Day 2: Developing a Regulatory Framework

1. Creating Digital Currency Legislation: Guidance on drafting laws to regulate digital currencies and protect consumers.

2. AML and CFT (Countering the Financing of Terrorism): Implementing anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing standards in digital finance.

3. Intergovernmental Cooperation on Digital Currency: How regional governments can work together to create unified digital currency standards.

4. Ensuring Consumer Protection: Developing legal frameworks to protect citizens from fraud and ensure transaction security.

5. Digital Identity in Blockchain: Using blockchain technology to enhance digital identity verification and governance.

6. Managing Cross-Border Regulatory Issues: Overcoming challenges related to cross-border digital payments and trade regulation.

7. Building Regulatory Sandboxes: How governments can create ‘sandbox’ environments for testing digital currency innovations in a controlled setting.

Day 3: Implementing Digital Currency Strategy

1. Integrating Digital Currency into National Payments Systems: Practical steps for embedding digital currencies into existing financial infrastructure.

2. Developing a National Blockchain Strategy: Designing strategies to promote blockchain use across industries.

3. Public-Private Partnerships for Digital Currency Adoption: How governments can collaborate with private firms to promote adoption of digital finance.

4. Driving Economic Inclusion through Digital Currency: Strategies for using digital currency to increase financial inclusion and reduce poverty.

5. Cybersecurity in Government Digital Finance: Building strong cybersecurity frameworks to protect public digital currency systems.

6. Taxation of Digital Assets: How governments can tax digital currencies without stifling innovation.

7. Long-Term Vision for Africa’s Digital Economy: How digital currencies can transform Africa’s economic future in the global market.